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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 29th 2009, 11:05 pm
Replies: 71
Views: 8,044
Posted By JCR

Re: Hoping to move back to UK but feeling down.

I lived in Dorset as a child during the war. I loved it. Devon, especially North Devon, is beautiful too but further from London and therefore more rural. I think you have made a good choice. I...
Forum: USA
Aug 7th 2007, 12:24 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,921
Posted By JCR

Re: Manhattan Salary

As a long time resident of Chelsea, considered one of Manhattan's more expensive neighbourhoods, I was astonished by the responses to your query. I manage to live comfortably on a lot less than...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Aug 5th 2007, 2:11 am
Replies: 1
Views: 839
Posted By JCR

Manhattan

Looking through the social calendar here, it would appear Brits currently residents of Manhattan, are too busy to patronize this forum or to meet up with fellow Brits. Is it just that there are so...
Forum: USA
Jul 30th 2007, 6:03 pm
Replies: 84
Views: 5,403
Posted By JCR

Re: Contemplating return to the UK after 43 years away.

[QUOTE=Englishmum;5125613]"it might be worthwhile checking with Cunard about taking your cats over to the UK on the QM2".

Very interesting indeed. I did call Cunard in New York when the QM2 was...
Forum: USA
Jul 30th 2007, 5:29 pm
Replies: 84
Views: 5,403
Posted By JCR

Re: Contemplating return to the UK after 43 years away.

Nothing really, except the effort plus taking a nationality I am not emotionally ready for. If I am opposed to the idea of returning here, is it really worth it? Also, I think it could be a problem...
Forum: USA
Jul 30th 2007, 4:55 pm
Replies: 84
Views: 5,403
Posted By JCR

Re: Contemplating return to the UK after 43 years away.

I've cleared up the nephew and resources points in an earlier post. As for the Green Card, as long as I don't stay out of the US for more than a year, it remains valid for ever. If I decide I don't...
Forum: USA
Jul 30th 2007, 4:44 pm
Replies: 84
Views: 5,403
Posted By JCR

Re: Contemplating return to the UK after 43 years away.

This is the old but not yet confused OP chipping in here. Its really kind of everybody to be so concerned about my welfare. I think it needs to be pointed out that I shall be purchasing the flat...
Forum: USA
Jul 26th 2007, 10:27 pm
Replies: 84
Views: 5,403
Posted By JCR

Re: Contemplating return to the UK after 43 years away.

Its a good thought and one I have considered. Problem is, I prefer Europe, my affection for the US has waned in recent times. So much easier to jump off to the Continent if one is based in the...
Forum: USA
Jul 26th 2007, 9:08 pm
Replies: 84
Views: 5,403
Posted By JCR

Smile Re: Contemplating return to the UK after 43 years away.

For those of you kind enough to respond to the thread I started, it would appear a couple of points need clarification. My nephew's apartment is owned by him. The building does allow pets. As for...
Forum: USA
Jul 24th 2007, 8:41 pm
Replies: 84
Views: 5,403
Posted By JCR

Re: Contemplating return to the UK after 43 years away.

Both points have been very carefully considered. The exchange rate is certainly daunting. I maintain a pound sterling bank account with my bank here and can do exchanges at almost no cost. Hoping...
Forum: USA
Jul 24th 2007, 8:22 pm
Replies: 84
Views: 5,403
Posted By JCR

Re: Contemplating return to the UK after 43 years away.

I am overwhelmed by the rapid response to my newbie post in this forum!

To address Celsius' point as to why I would want to return after so long. I have no family support here, something to...
Forum: USA
Jul 24th 2007, 7:58 pm
Replies: 84
Views: 5,403
Posted By JCR

Contemplating return to the UK after 43 years away.

I have been a New York resident since 1964. A British citizen, now retired at 72, holding a Green Card, I am contemplating a return to live out my days in the UK. I receive a US pension, US Social...
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